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How to Travel from

Townsville to Whitsunday Islands

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Townsville Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$978.26

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Townsville Airport to Great
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$978.26

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$59.78

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78
Bus from Townsville to Bowen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$28.26
Bus from Bowen to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Townsville to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.15–$581.05

Other operators

Cruise Whitsundays

Phone:
+617 4846 7000
Website:
cruisewhitsundays.com/
Other from Shute Harbour to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.57
Other from Port of Airlie to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Townsville to Whitsunday Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Whitsunday Islands is to bus and ferry which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsville to Whitsunday Islands?

The fastest way to get from Townsville to Whitsunday Islands is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $206.52 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Townsville to Whitsunday Islands?

The distance between Townsville and Whitsunday Islands is 307 km.

How do I travel from Townsville to Whitsunday Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Townsville to Whitsunday Islands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 42m and costs $47.83 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Whitsunday Islands?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Townsville to Whitsunday Islands, including transfers.

Which airlines fly from Townsville Airport Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport?

Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Townsville Airport Airport to Great Barrier Reef Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Whitsunday Islands?

There are 157+ hotels available in Whitsunday Islands. Prices start at $188.76 per night.
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